Thursday, November 13, 2014

Tis' the season for RED LIPS!


      It's amazing how a good red lip can be the easiest accessory for any event or holiday party and I currently can't get over how gorgeous [MAC All Fired Up] is. It's the perfect matte lip that can EASILY be applied as a bold color or a sheer color for the perfect daytime look! 
(Of course it'll depend on how you apply it - swipe for bold, dab for light ;))
      It didn't make my lips dry in the slightest and it was still moisturizing after I had worn it for awhile - SO GOOD! I totally get that not everyone wants to pay $16 for a lipstick they might wear a handful of times so I hunted down a drugstore brand and a mid-price range brand so everyone can experience this look this upcoming holiday season!
Here are the two lipsticks that I'd suggest if you're wanting to try this color out:

|NYX's|
In [Bloody Mary] $6
Which can probably be found in any store that sells NYX, 
the link I'm giving you is to ULTA

&

|SEPHORA BRAND|
In [Valentine] $13
I actually have this one and didn't even realize they were the same color until I was wanting to wear a red lip and started comparing the two and that's when realized they were identical, lol

& of course here's the link again for the actual 
lipstick that I'm wearing in the pic above:
|MAC|



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Tuesday, October 14, 2014

• Life Essentials: Laundry Detergent •

 This obviously isn't a conversation starter and no one really thinks to inquire about what brand of detergent you recently picked up from Target over the weekend as it's one of the last things you'd think about switching but you probably should. Especially if you have little ones!
I had been using (and still do at times) The Honest Brand for all of our laundry... Way before I was even pregnant with Penelope so I had my fair share of testing before spit-up happened in my life. And for our daily clothing wear, it worked perfectly. It had all of the things I was looking for as far as laundry was concerned: No fragrance, meant for a high-efficiency washer, and of course, cleaning power. But after P came along, and for nearly 6 months of her life, she had horrible acid-reflux, The Honest Brand wasn't working to get out the stains. I always tried my best not to use Clorox or OxiClean but sometimes there was nothing else I could use in order to save her Aden + Anais blankets or cute white onesies that she got to rock for a minute before they became stained... Sigh. UNTIL I began searching for a good brand that was a brightener, spot-treater and detergent all in one AND of course to my green-fashion, it had to be hypoallergenic and safe for newborns and I finaaaally found it: [Molly's Suds].
I have been happily doing laundry for the last 2 months with this stuff - something you definitely don't think of saying about doing all things such as laundry! 
I first purchased the [ Molly's Suds Starter Package ] to test everything out and see if it was something that would work so I definitely suggest this package first.. Even the wool dryer balls are a really cool thing for us because it's become the norm to wash a few things at a time rather than waiting to wash when you have a big load so when I go to dry the clothes, the balls help everything dry evenly so they don't get stuck on one side and go an entire dry-cycle, still wet at the end. They are also amazing for big loads, like washing sheets and towels - always mixing everything up so they are sure to get dry, even with a slammed-full dryer!


We also use the dog shampoo for our dogs and it works really well for them. We have a German Shepherd and Golden Retriever and both of them have crazy sensitive skin... So much so, that they're on special food that we have to order from Texas - Crazy, right!? so when they need a bath, we were always prepared for them to be itching like crazzzzzzy afterwards but since we started using this, we haven't noticed any irritation on them at all. Even though it works like a charm, I wouldn't be being honest if I didn't mention that it doesn't really suds up the way a normal soap would and that takes some time getting used to but it cleans them effectively nonetheless and leaves them smelling just like the product in the bottle and they NEVER itch afterwards which is a HUGE deal for our little guys.



Don't forget to use code DISCOVER for 20% through today on your entire order!!
This is a really good deal and you won't be disappointed xo 


This works sooo well with Devon's hunting clothes and my workout gear
For our everyday wash and spot-cleaner
For our pups
This goes above and beyond when cleaning whites that spit-up has messed up










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Friday, May 30, 2014

Shellac Hack!!!

Here's a shellac-hack THAT WORKS!!!! I've been using for a few weeks and my polish lasts almost an entire 7 days without chipping/cracking and it stays shiny!

Step 1: Take off current polish with nail polish remover, I prefer polish remover WITH acetone

Step 2: Apply Quick Dry basecoat

Step 3: Apply Gelous polish.. Purchased this at SALLYS

Step 4: Apply any polish that you prefer

(Optional) Step 5: Apply another coat of Gelous

Step 6: Apply Seche Vite top coat - Can be found at Target

-- Do each step and make sure you allow some time between coats to ensure they are dried a bit and not still wet.

Xoxo
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Monday, February 3, 2014

| VALENTINE'S DAY FAVORITES ♥ |

Valentine's Day is just two short weeks away so here are my makeup & accessory essentials for one of my favorite days of the year♡

| Lipstick |
Red: Sephora's lipstick collection in the color Valentine
Pink: ULTA's lipstick collection in #234
| Lipgloss |
Left: Revlon Colorburst in color Strawberry Fraise
Right: Revlon Superlust in color Snow Pink
| Blush |
Left: Revlon's Haute Pink
Right: Smashbox's Radiance 
| Eyeshadow |
Top: Blackberry by MAC 
Bottom: Scratch by Urban Decay
These two shades blend really well to make the perfect 
look for Vday... During the day or night!
| Highlighter |
MAC's Magically Cool Liquid Powder in Honey Rose
This highlighter is perfect for anytime, anyday. It goes
on light but gives your face an instant glow! Love it!
| Perfume |
My absolute favorite scent: Philosophy's Amazing Grace.
This is such a girly fragrance! I would say this is more
of a "daytime" perfume but I wear it 24/7, wintertime or summertime. 
It's seriously heavenly.
| Bracelet |
I'm forever wearing this Stella & Dot bracelet! It's my favorite go-to accessory
and you CANNOT go wrong by having one. Pair it with a watch for a more
chunky look or wear it by itself.. It's gorg anyway you wanna rock it.
| Polish |
Fiji by Essie
Once again, I will wear this color all year long,
no matter cold or snowy it gets. It's the perfect
pink and it's NOT sheer which is why it'll forever be one of my favorites.


Xoxo
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Friday, January 17, 2014

Preparing for Summer|Makeup Edition

Well, it looks like I was feeling very coral-esqu during my trip to Florida.... I didn't even realize that I was obviously being attracted to all things bright when I purchased all of this at Target, which clearly means I have summertime on the brain - and BAD!!! I think I'm seeing what my summer color picks will be in a few short months ;) 

Side note: I HIGHLY recommend the Revlon blush!! It looks more pigmented than it is, but it is REALLY buildable and the perfect coral shade.. If you don't get anything else, buy this!.. Or the Maybelline Color Whispers because they are THAT AMAAAAZING! 


MAC Mineralized Highlighter - Soft and Gentle
Revlon Liquid Highlighter - Bare Light
Revlon Blush - Classy Coral (LOVE THIS ONE!!!)
Maybelline Color Whisper - Coral Ambition
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable lip stain - Rendezvous (brighter one) / Charm (Nude one)
Revlon Colorburst lipgloss - Bellini
MAC blush brush (2013 holiday kit) - #168


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